Bra-vo! Kate Hudson leaves little to the imagination in plunging sequinned dress at Operation Smile Gala in NY

Kate Hudson looked sensational in her deep V-neck black sequinned dress on Thursday at the Operation Smile Gala in New York City.

The 37-year-old actress looked ready for a glamorous evening on Thursday as she accessorized with a chic silver clutch and pointy nude heels.

The blonde beauty styled her hair in loose curls as she swept it all to one side.

Simply sensational: Kate Hudson looked beautiful in her deep v neck black sequinned dress at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York for the Operation Smile Gala on Thursday

Simply sensational: Kate Hudson looked beautiful in her deep v neck black sequinned dress at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York for the Operation Smile Gala on Thursday

Her make-up was on point as she gave herself a smokey eye effect with a little bit of blush and bronzer to highlight her cheekbones.

She used a natural looking pink lipstick to finish off her enchanting look.

The mother of two wore a simple but long chain around her neck as she was also seen sporting multiple rings. 

Winning smile! The actress looked flawless on the red carpet in her shimmering dress as she flashed her pearly whites
Winning smile! The actress looked flawless on the red carpet in her shimmering dress as she flashed her pearly whites

Winning smile! The actress looked flawless on the red carpet in her shimmering dress as she flashed her pearly whites

She is an award winning actress after all! Kate is an honorees at the event and will receive the Universal Smile Award

She is an award winning actress after all! Kate is an honorees at the event and will receive the Universal Smile Award

Sparkling sequins: The actress certainly shined in her sequined dress

Sparkling sequins: The actress certainly shined in her sequined dress

Operation Smile is hosting the 2016 New York Smile Event in New York to celebrate over 240,000 life-changing surgical interventions.

They aim to help people born with birth defects, in this case clefts. 

These children can face uncertain futures due to limited access to healthcare and lack of financial resources and Operation Smile believes every child deserves exceptional surgical care. 

Swept away: The actress styled her hair in loose curls as she swept it all to one side
Looking good: The 37-year-old blonde actress looked ready for a glamorous evening as she accessorized with a chic silver clutch and pointy nude heels

Swept away: The actress styled her hair in loose curls as she swept it all to one side

Simple but stunning: The mother of two wore a simple but long chain around her neck as she was also seen sporting multiple rings

Simple but stunning: The mother of two wore a simple but long chain around her neck as she was also seen sporting multiple rings

On the stage: Kate took to the stage as she was honored at the 14th annual gala

On the stage: Kate took to the stage as she was honored at the 14th annual gala

Delighted: The actress looked delighted to be there as an honoree

Delighted: The actress looked delighted to be there as an honoree

The event took place in honour of the charitable company and marked Operation Smile’s 14th annual event in New York City.

The prestigious black tie evening consisted of a cocktail reception, a premier dinner, a live auction and lots of entertainment.

Kate was an honoree at the event and received the Universal Smile Award.

Eric Hutchinson was the celebrity guest DJ.  

Making the girls green with envy! Kate's cat eye effect make-up and smokey eyes were a winning combination for her deep green eyes
Making the girls green with envy! Kate's cat eye effect make-up and smokey eyes were a winning combination for her deep green eyes

Making the girls green with envy! Kate's cat eye effect make-up and smokey eyes were a winning combination for her deep green eyes

Award recipient: The Almost Famous star held her award presented at the gala

Award recipient: The Almost Famous star held her award presented at the gala

Lovely ladies: Kate Hudson receives her award from Presenter, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke

Lovely ladies: Kate Hudson receives her award from Presenter, NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke

She got the memo! Brooke Burke-Charvet's dress was very similar to Kate's as she poses here with David Charvet

She got the memo! Brooke Burke-Charvet's dress was very similar to Kate's as she poses here with David Charvet

Star-studded gala: Brooke and Kate were joined by NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke

Star-studded gala: Brooke and Kate were joined by NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke

Two's company: Kate seemed in great spirits as she cuddled up to Jennifer after getting the award 

Two's company: Kate seemed in great spirits as she cuddled up to Jennifer after getting the award 

Also in attendance at the star-studded gala was TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet and David Charvet.

She wore an exquisite sheer sequinned black dress, which showcased her undergarments.

David looked extremely dapper in his suit and bow tie as he posed on the red carpet. 

Laugh a minute: It was smiles all round for Kathey Magee, Kate, Brooke Burke Charvet and Bill Magee

Laugh a minute: It was smiles all round for Kathey Magee, Kate, Brooke Burke Charvet and Bill Magee

Back in black: Kate and Brooke both dazzled in their glitzy black gowns as they hit the red carpet

Back in black: Kate and Brooke both dazzled in their glitzy black gowns as they hit the red carpet

Sexy style: The TV personality made sure to turn heads in her sheer black number
Sexy style: The TV personality made sure to turn heads in her sheer black number

Sexy style: The TV personality made sure to turn heads in her sheer black number

Actress Yaya DaCosta was also in attendance at the 14th Annual Smile Gala.

She smouldered in a cut-out silver shimmering gown as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

Yaya left her extremely long hair to flow down to her waist as she styled it in a poker straight fashion. Her make-up was minimal but shimmery, which complimented her flowing gown. 

Quite the entrance: Yaya left her extremely long hair to flow down to her waist as she styled it in a poker straight fashion. Her make-up was minimal but shimmery, which complimented her flowing gown

Quite the entrance: Yaya left her extremely long hair to flow down to her waist as she styled it in a poker straight fashion. Her make-up was minimal but shimmery, which complimented her flowing gown

Taking the stage: She enjoyed her moment, delivering a rousing speech to the attendees

Taking the stage: She enjoyed her moment, delivering a rousing speech to the attendees

All smiles: She was the perfect spokesmodel for Operation Smile with a wide grin painted on

All smiles: She was the perfect spokesmodel for Operation Smile with a wide grin painted on

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